Design Template

There is not one correct way to design a performance assessment, and there are many different templates available. That said, the following template is recommended as it aligns well with Colorado’s design elements for high-quality performance assessment. This design template (the link will prompt you to make a copy) walks you through the process of your initial performance assessment design. After going through the validation protocol presented in Module 5, you will have the chance to revise your initial draft based on feedback from others.

 

If you are not a classroom teacher and are not sure how to approach this task, it is recommended that you co-design with someone who works directly with students. If you are a classroom teacher, it can be powerful to team up with another educator while designing your assessment.


FAQS

  • Do I need to design a rubric to go with my assessment? Not at this point!  
  • What should I do if I get stuck? If you get stuck brainstorming a performance assessment design, we encourage you to start by generating your ideas in this GRASPS Template. It has a set of brainstormed ideas for different performance assessment scenarios you could design.
  • Who do I reach out to if I need help or advice? You can email Angela Landrum at Landrum_A@cde.state.co.us for help, support, questions, or if you need a sounding board!